Partial solar eclipse in Hong Kong on April 20
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| Date | Time | Phenomenon | Elevation | Direction (Azimuth) |
| April 20 (Thursday) |
12.34pm | Eclipse begins | 79 degrees | South-southwest (195 degrees) |
| 12.55pm | Maximum eclipse | 77 degrees | Southwest (217 degrees) |
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| 1.16pm | Eclipse ends | 73 degrees | Southwest (232 degrees) |
The elevation of the sun will be rather high during this eclipse. If weather permits, most places with an unobstructed view to the southwest are suitable for viewing the event. Members of the public should never look directly at the sun with naked eyes nor through a telescope, in order to avoid severe eye damage by sunlight (see Note 2). The whole event can also be watched via webcast (see Note 3).
For the latest weather conditions and the astronomical observation conditions on April 20, please refer to the 9-day Weather Forecast issued by the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) and the Weather Information for Astronomical Observation webpage closer to the date.
Note 1: All astronomical information is calculated for mean sea level at latitude 22°18'7.3", longitude 114°10'27.6", which is the location of the HKO.
Note 2: An illustration of the observation method is given on the website of the HKO.
Note 3: Webcast will be conducted by the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Ho Koon Nature Education cum Astronomical Centre (sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen).
Note 4: A detailed explanation of the technical terms used for different stages of the eclipse and the past solar eclipses observable in Hong Kong are available at the Interesting Astronomical Phenomena – Solar eclipses page of the HKO.
Ends/Thursday, April 13, 2023
Issued at HKT 11:00
Issued at HKT 11:00
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